Behr Saffron Strands PPU6-02

What are Behr Saffron Strands undertones?

The undertone of Saffron Strands can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Saffron Strands PPU6-02 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 33° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU6-02 Saffron Strands HSL code: 33, 59%, 57%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Saffron Strands

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Saffron Strands:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

PPU6-02
Saffron Strands

• M300-4
  Gilded

  

• S250-3
  Honey Nougat

  

• MQ4-08
  Golden Aura

  

• M270-6
  Glazed Pears

  

• M250-4
  Cake Spice

  

Darker shades

PPU6-02
Saffron Strands

• M260-6
  Sweet Mustard

  

• M290-7
  Turmeric

  

• M240-7
  Golden Pumpkin

  

• M230-7
  Rumba Orange

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Saffron Strands with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Behr Dolphin Blue and Shipwreck.

PPU6-02
Saffron Strands

• S470-4
  Dolphin Blue

  

• S470-6
  Shipwreck

  

• S480-7
  Midnight In The Tropics

  

• S530-5
  Brisk Blue

  

• MQ5-52
  Lead Cast

  

• MQ5-15
  Award Night

  

• PPU16-08
  Hint Of Violet

  

LRV of Saffron Strands

Saffron Strands has an LRV of 36.39% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d39952
RGB Decimal	211, 153, 82
RGB Percent	82.75%, 60.00%, 32.16%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 61.14% Value: 82.75%
HSL	hsl(33, 59, 57)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 27.49 Yellow: 61.14 Key: 17.25
YIQ	Y: 162.248 I: 57.378 Q: -9.826
XYZ	X: 39.78 Y: 37.244 Z: 13.074
CIE Lab	L:67.459 a:14.268 b:45.227
CIE Luv	L:67.459 u:45.34 v:50.274
Decimal	13867346
Hunter Lab	61.028, 9.556, 30.018